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Ever wondered why it hurts when you get criticized? Why do we get “defensive”? Our pathways for processing physical pain and emotional pain are the same. That means experiencing loss, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety – these invisible injuries are experienced in the same fashion as being stabbed, choked, bitten, shot – you get the point.…

It’s important to understand the state of Los Angeles Psychiatrists and mental health care today so you can understand and appreciate what our group is about. Access to Outpatient Mental Health by the Numbers: Los Angeles Population: 4 million Psychiatrists in Los Angeles: 800 Psychiatrists in Los Angeles that Accept Insurance: 200 Psychiatrists in Los…

When you think of psychotherapy, you might imagine lying on a couch with a psychiatrist sitting poker faced, scribbling notes and occasionally stroking their chin as they contemplate what you really mean by what you’re sharing. Perhaps this view is informed by your own experience or more likely if you’ve never met with a psychiatrist or…

What is The Non-Diet Approach? We are not designed to diet, science says so If diets really ‘worked’, why do people start a new one every year? A growing body of evidence shows that not only does dieting not work, it can actually do more harm than good. Dieting can result in increased weight gain…

Mindfulness. You’ve most likely heard of it. It has recently received a lot of praise from many influential people, particularly via social media. You may have come across mindful coloring books for adults or the many smart phone apps the help guide you through mindful meditations [which are both kinda great – I’d recommend trying…

Waking up to a delicious breakfast ready made makes me so incredibly happy. Not to mention it helps me get to work on time! Try out this overnight oats/soaked oats [otherwise known as Bircher Muesli or Swiss Muesli]! Ingredients: Serves 4 2 cups whole oats Juice from 2 fresh oranges 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond…

Festive overeating? Too much party love? Never fear… there is a cleanse here. Juice, tea, even water with a funky powder added.. these products all claim to be the answer to your sinful ways. The health food and weight loss market is saturated with a never ending array of detox, cleanse and weight loss tonics…

Cleanse, detox, purify… the pursuit of being clean, wholesome and pure. Flicked through instagram lately? I certainly have, and each time I feel completely overwhelmed and bombarded with images of [well meaning I’m sure] health and nutrition “professionals” flashing their squeaky clean diets and #abshots. Have we gone a little #cleaneating crazy? If I don’t…